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Dogology Training Dogology is a qualified, reward-based dog training school in Essex offering Agility, Hoopers & Rally.
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Dogology is a reward based dog training school in Southend, Essex offering behaviour consultations, private lessons and soon classes and workshops will be available.

15/08/2024

Mia and Rolo are a great pair. Check out his weaves and enthusiasm for attacking a course! All this is possible with reward based training. There's never any punishment for getting things wrong in our sessions, or forcing them into situations they're not comfortable with. Agility is all about having fun after all. We build confidence on the equipment slowly and we never push them through tunnels or drag them over equipment on lead, it's all the dogs choice. This approach means the dog learns how to move their body independently of the handler, and because learning is taken at their pace, the dog builds trust in the handler. This pair have a great relationship and Rolo can't wait to get going each session. If we incorporated punishment he would not have this much joy in his Agility. He loves to do activities with Mia and she's worked hard with him to create a confident, friendly, well-rounded friend.

I have heard of a resurgence of trainers telling owners to use a sq**rt bottle to "correct" their pet. This might sometimes succeed in suppressing an unwanted behaviour, but at what cost. The dog potentially becomes fearful of their owner, worried about water and they have experienced an unpleasantness paired with whatever was causing the unwanted behaviour so they may feel even worse about it. It doesn't address the underlying emotion causing the behaviour. The same thing applies to shock collars, prong collars, slip leads if used without a stopper, tightening head collars, tightening harnesses, rattle bottles, shouting, yanking on the lead etc. These just aren't necessary, there's always a punishment-free option! Training will depend on the dog and the situation, but there's never a need to intimidate, frighten or punish a dog. Oh, and you don't have to be "pack leader" either, that whole thing is long debunked.

So to have a happy dog like Rolo who loves to do activitieswith his owner, positive relationship building is key!

10:30am 121 slot available tomorrow (Thursday 8th)! WhatsApp me on 07828673911£20 p*e half hour, 121 tuition in any of t...
07/08/2024

10:30am 121 slot available tomorrow (Thursday 8th)! WhatsApp me on 07828673911

£20 p*e half hour, 121 tuition in any of the following, absolute beginners welcome as well as competing dogs!

🐕 Agility
🐕 Hoopers
🐕 Rally
🐕 Loose lead walking
🐕 Puppy advice
🐕 Recall training
🐕 Trick training
🐕 Anything you fancy!

New Agility Class! WhatsApp 07928673911 to book in :)The next 4 week block of Agility lessons starts 8th August 6pm. Max...
31/07/2024

New Agility Class! WhatsApp 07928673911 to book in :)

The next 4 week block of Agility lessons starts 8th August 6pm. Maximum of 6 dogs in a class, one dog off lead at a time for personalised tuition. Friendly atmosphere with access to supportive WhatsApp groups.

Learn for fun or for competition!

Agility is great for:
🐕 Bonding with your dog
🐕 Mental enrichment
🐕 Physical energy outlet
🐕 Fun!
🐕 Practicing a skill around other dogs
🐕 Improving engagement and focus

Maddie and Kirstie went ahead and WON a Jumping class today at Stonebridge Agility Show! I love watching these two. Madd...
28/07/2024

Maddie and Kirstie went ahead and WON a Jumping class today at Stonebridge Agility Show! I love watching these two. Maddie always gives her runs 110% and she is proving to be a lovely, consistent Agility companion.

WELL DONE GUYS!

Today was Nugget and handler Babs' first time at a KC Agility show. He pulled an absolute blinder and WON not one, not t...
28/07/2024

Today was Nugget and handler Babs' first time at a KC Agility show. He pulled an absolute blinder and WON not one, not two, but THREE classes! His first KC show! That's just borderline greedy 😆 Unbelievable to watch them! I am in awe of this team. Definitely a pair to watch!

This means that they have already won out of Grade 1 and are now in Grade 2! How amazing! They have definitely caught the Agility bug. They train where they live with another club, but come here for 121s when Babs is in town. I always look forward to their visits and they are a pleasure to work with!

WELL DONE YOU TWO!

Congratulations to Lauren Harknett and her cheeky grinning pooch! The judge, a fellow Agility competitor (who didn't kno...
21/07/2024

Congratulations to Lauren Harknett and her cheeky grinning pooch! The judge, a fellow Agility competitor (who didn't know any of the dogs or their people entered) picked this happy canine to win free tickets to DogFest!

Lauren, WhatsApp me on 07828673911 for details of how to claim the tickets :)

Don't forget to vote today! If anyone has a "dogs at polling stations" photo I'd love to see them in the comments!
04/07/2024

Don't forget to vote today! If anyone has a "dogs at polling stations" photo I'd love to see them in the comments!

Who fancies winning a pair of tickets to Dog Fest?! Simply post a photo of your dog in the comments below for a chance t...
02/07/2024

Who fancies winning a pair of tickets to Dog Fest?! Simply post a photo of your dog in the comments below for a chance to win! (Entries on Facebook and Instagram will both be counted together) A judge (TBC) will pick their favourite photo! You don't have to be a Dogology client. Let's see all your lovely doggos!

(Make sure you can actually make the date, or you can gift the tickets to someone who can so they don't go to waste!)

Winner will be announced 14th July.

Having A Nice Life With Your Dog Tips:🐶 Advocate for them🐶 Build a trusting relationship 🐶 Reward behaviour you like gen...
25/06/2024

Having A Nice Life With Your Dog Tips:

🐶 Advocate for them
🐶 Build a trusting relationship
🐶 Reward behaviour you like generously
🐶 Try your absolute best to avoid punishment, especially on purpose
🐶 Keep them safe
🐶 Don't force them into situations they are uncomfortable with wherever possible
🐶 Make training fun!
🐶 Spend time chilling together
🐶 Appreciate them for who they are
🐶 Take any learning at their pace

If you have any more of your own suggestions feel free to add them in the comments below!

What glorious weather! Thursday is meant to be 24 degrees with a bit of cloud. My usual temperature cut off is above 25 ...
25/06/2024

What glorious weather! Thursday is meant to be 24 degrees with a bit of cloud. My usual temperature cut off is above 25 degrees if there's no cloud cover. Please let me have the usual 48 hours notice if you are thinking of cancelling this week's session because of the weather. Personally, for me and my dogs this weather is fine but you know your own dog best so WhatsApp me on 07828673911 if you want to discuss anything :) (Friday's sessions should go ahead without considering the heat as it's meant to be cooler than Thursday)

29/05/2024

If anyone wants a sneak p*ek at this week's course, watch this to walk the course with me! It has a nice mix of flowing parts and some chances to practice lots of different types of crosses and gives the opportunity for different handling choices. I love playing with a new course design each week :)

Fancy some off lead fun in a safe space in Barling (10 mins from Southend)? Come and get addicted to Agility! I've got s...
16/05/2024

Fancy some off lead fun in a safe space in Barling (10 mins from Southend)? Come and get addicted to Agility! I've got spaces in the class starting 6pm TONIGHT (16th May) if you want to come and give it a go?! WhatsApp me on 07828673911

WOW! Dogology has been awarded a "Three Best Rated" listing for the FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! This is in the "Top 3 Dog Train...
13/05/2024

WOW! Dogology has been awarded a "Three Best Rated" listing for the FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! This is in the "Top 3 Dog Trainers In Southend" category. Very happy to be flying the flag for ethical, reward based training in Southend!

Agility Class! I have spaces in the Thursday 6pm class available. 4 week block, £53, 6 dogs maximum. Starting 16th May (...
13/05/2024

Agility Class!

I have spaces in the Thursday 6pm class available. 4 week block, £53, 6 dogs maximum. Starting 16th May (start date negotiable and may start a week or two later), please WhatsApp 07828673911 :)

Agility is a fun and rewarding activity to take part in. Engage your dogs body and brain and have a blast bonding with your dog!

Massive congratulations to Jacki and Finn who have scored an impressive 185 points out of 210 in the recent Rally Online...
12/05/2024

Massive congratulations to Jacki and Finn who have scored an impressive 185 points out of 210 in the recent Rally Online competition! They are a wonderful team and Finn delights us all with his big smile and wagging tail. This is the first time they've ever entered the competition, and to come away with a "qualifying score" is just awesome!

Anyone been to the polling station with their dogs today?! These guys wanted to know which candidate had a Free Treats F...
02/05/2024

Anyone been to the polling station with their dogs today?! These guys wanted to know which candidate had a Free Treats For All Dogs in their manifesto! Post any "Dog At Polling Stations" photos below!

I've got some 121 sessions available this week on Thursday and Friday morning! These don't cong up very often, if you'd ...
30/04/2024

I've got some 121 sessions available this week on Thursday and Friday morning! These don't cong up very often, if you'd like a spot please WhatsApp 07828673911 to chat :)

The session can be for anything you like!Agility, Hoopers, Rally, general training, trick training, recall, loose lead walking... anything you like!

A belated well done to yesterday's puppy class for completing the course! You were a lovely a bunch of sweet and playful...
28/04/2024

A belated well done to yesterday's puppy class for completing the course! You were a lovely a bunch of sweet and playful pups who all happened to be gundogs and gundog crosses! Hope some of you come back to give Agility a go, we had some pups in this class that loved the tunnel 😂

Well done to this lot of gorgeous puppies! A lovely friendly bunch who did really well through the course, it's sad to s...
26/04/2024

Well done to this lot of gorgeous puppies! A lovely friendly bunch who did really well through the course, it's sad to see them go but I'm excited to see some back for Agility training in the future!

25/04/2024

Woo hoo! Luna has got her weaves for the first time! When you're training in Agility, it's always a special moment when they can do 12 closed poles in a row for the first time. I'm so unbelievably happy for them! She did so well!

Online Charity Dog Show Coming Soon!!!! Would you like to sponsor a class? There are 20 to choose from! WhatsApp me on 0...
24/04/2024

Online Charity Dog Show Coming Soon!!!! Would you like to sponsor a class? There are 20 to choose from! WhatsApp me on 07828673911

For anyone who comes to Dogology or has ever had a session at Dogology:I recently started a WhatsApp group called Dogolo...
19/04/2024

For anyone who comes to Dogology or has ever had a session at Dogology:

I recently started a WhatsApp group called Dogology Chit Chat. It's simply a friendly (free, obviously!) place to chit chat about anything dog! Anything from sharing silly photos of our dogs, recommendations of dog products, training experiences, funny videos or simply a place to vent or have reassurance about your dog. Full of friendly dog owners who have used Dogology in the past or are current clients. I don't think I caught everyone in my original invite hence this more public post :)

If you'd like to join us for a bit of friendly, doggy related chit chat WhatsApp me on 07828673911 asking to join and I'll send you a link to the group.

(Photo of Flying Luna because, you know, she's cool 😆)

18/04/2024

I know I recently did a post on Rolo, but he was on fire today! Not only did he do his first awesome clear round, HE COMPLETED THE WEAVES FULLY CLOSED FOR THE FIRST TIME!!! Anyone in the beginner stages of Agility training will appreciate what a big deal this is ❤️

Fancy trying something new?I'm running a Rally class tonight, 5pm, £10 pay on the day, come to as many or as few lessons...
17/04/2024

Fancy trying something new?

I'm running a Rally class tonight, 5pm, £10 pay on the day, come to as many or as few lessons as you want, or just a one off for funsies!

Rally is fun dog sport based around heelwork and obedience-style exercises :)

WhatsApp 07828673911 to book. Lovely friendly group!

16/04/2024

It's time to celebrate Chomsky! I've known this little guy since he was a puppy when he began his basic training. He went on to do Rally for a while and was good at that, but his best talent lies in Agility. I honestly can't believe he's 6 now! How has it been that long?! He's become an accomplished little Agility dog. We've had a few weeks off for various reasons and switched to evenings for the summer, but Chomsky lost no time in showing us he hasn't forgotten anything and blasted round this weeks course effortlessly. He brings his owners so much joy, they dote on him, he couldn't want for anything more. He deserves it as he's a super boy!

16/04/2024

It was a lovely evening to build this week's courses (after gathering various bits of equipment that had travelled across the field during yesterday's crazy weather 😆)

I've got some spaces available on a 4 week Agilty group class, Thursdays at 6pm STARTING THIS WEEK! Maximum 6 dogs in a ...
15/04/2024

I've got some spaces available on a 4 week Agilty group class, Thursdays at 6pm STARTING THIS WEEK! Maximum 6 dogs in a class, £53 for the whole course with the option to stay on for as many blocks of lessons as you want :)

Please WhatsApp 07828673911

No experience necessary, your dog doesn't have to be perfectly behaved :) (separate working and observation areas mean your dog gets the enclosure to themselves on their turn!)

Can we celebrate Rolo as an Agility dog for a moment? This little guy has just turned old enough to compete and he's bee...
14/04/2024

Can we celebrate Rolo as an Agility dog for a moment? This little guy has just turned old enough to compete and he's been out at his first two shows recently! I had the pleasure of watching him at the most recent one and this pair will be one to watch ❤️ Rolo has coped exceptionally well with the busy show environments, which doesn't suit every dog. He's stuck with his handler in the ring and given every run his absolute focus where a lot of newbies might feel a little overwhelmed and do displacement behaviours like sniffing or running off out of the ring. You can see that Rolo is having lots of fun playing Agility and that's always the main aim! Your first clear round is just around the corner, he's made a fantastic start to his Agility career! So proud of this pair. Keep having fun guys, that's what it's all about :)

It's Luna's turn to have a celebration post! She passed her BRONZE HOOPERS AWARD today! Massive congratulations. Her dot...
11/04/2024

It's Luna's turn to have a celebration post! She passed her BRONZE HOOPERS AWARD today! Massive congratulations. Her doting owner works super hard on her training and she makes it fun and enticing to learn together. As a result, young Luna is growing up to be a confident and happy small dog because her owner makes sure training is fun, she is advocated for and they work successfully on building a bond based on trust, fun and a feeling of safety. Well done you two! Well deserved today 👏

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